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Posted by: kwflatbed

By Associated Press
Thursday, May 17, 2007 - Updated: 04:48 PM EST

WASHINGTON - The White House and key senators in both parties announced agreement Thursday on an immigration overhaul that would grant quick legal status to millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. It would also fortify the border.

President Bush said the proposal would "help enforce our borders but equally importantly, it’ll treat people with respect."
"This is a bill where people who live here in our country will be treated without amnesty but without animosity," Bush said.
The compromise came after weeks of closed-door negotiations that brought the most liberal Democrats and the most conservative Republicans on immigration issues together with Bush’s Cabinet officers to produce a highly complex measure that carries heavy political consequences. It still faces a long legislative struggle and its passage by the Senate or House is far from assured.


Full Story: http://news.bostonherald.com/politic...icleid=1001785

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Posted by: CJIS

Proposed immigration bill

(www.foxnews.com)

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan immigration deal that would grant legal status to millions of people in the country unlawfully is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum.
The bargain reached between key Democratic and Republican senators and the White House faces an uncertain future in the Senate, which is set to begin debating it Monday.

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Posted by: Wolfman

This is horseshit. How many of us got to vote on it?

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Posted by: CJIS

According to an AOL on-line poll 67% of those polled believe it is horse crap too.

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Posted by: JoninNH

Fuck this shit. I'm regreting voting for Bush.

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Posted by: DVET1979

Welcome to THIRD WORLD AMERICA!!!!

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Posted by: pahapoika

This is horseshit. How many of us got to vote on it?

+1

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Posted by: Nachtwächter

Just what we need more people in the US who can't obey the law.

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Posted by: kwflatbed

You know with A-Hole Kennedy pushing it nothing but garbage.

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Posted by: Inspector

Just so big business can keep wages down.

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Posted by: CJIS

We need to write Represenitives/Congresmen! Let them know we do not stand by this BS deal!

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Posted by: kwflatbed

Quote:

Originally Posted by npd_323 We need to write Represenitives/Congresmen! Let them know we do not stand by this BS deal!

Do you realy think the likes of Kennedy and Kerry are going to listen ?
It's nothing but a joke writing them.

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Posted by: KozmoKramer

Atención: Citizens of the once United States of America
1. Wave adiós to the Republican party, conservatism, and traditionalism. This "deal" just insured a nice 20 million+ voter boost to the Soclialistas.
2. Welcome with saludar brazos the new and improved welfare state. If your picking lettuce or cleaning toilets, your by definition "working poor", thus get ready for a boatload of new social programs. Welfare ain't just for layabouts anymore...
3. If your under 60, forget the concept of Social Security. The $$ will be exhausted.
4. If you've always wanted to live in Lawrence, Holyoke, or Brockton, just wait a while... It's coming to a city or town near you eventually.
5. Think your kids classrooms rooms are crowded now? ROFLMAO!!!
6. Do you get frustrated when you go to the ER and have to wait until those without coverage are seen for their check-up while your bloody hand is wrapped in a towel? ROFLMAO...
You ain't seen nothin' yet...

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Posted by: kwflatbed

Few senators support the illegals bill

By Stephen Dinan and S.A. Miller
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
May 21, 2007

Fewer than 20 senators are publicly committed to supporting the immigration deal that hits the Senate floor today while nearly 40 are already opposed or have serious concerns, underscoring how difficult it will be for President Bush and his allies to craft a coalition that can pass the bill.
A Washington Times survey of Senate offices and public comments after the deal was announced Thursday found an additional 32 senators who said they cannot even take a position yet -- a result of the fact that the deal was written in secret by a dozen senators and the Bush administration, wasn't even finalized until yesterday and still hasn't reached many Senate offices.
"I did not agree to any immigration deal and was not part of the negotiations," said Sen. Jim Bunning, Kentucky Republican and a likely opponent. "From what I have heard about the bill, it gives amnesty to the estimated 12.5 million illegal immigrants in this country."
Senators will be asked to make their first vote on the measure today, on whether to begin debating the bill. It will require 60 votes to pass, and leaders of both parties are urging their members to vote for it, so the debate can at least begin.
Opposition comes from the left and the right -- and both sides are vowing to offer amendments to try to move the bill. What is not clear is whether the two sides will be willing to team up to scuttle the bill.
The Times survey found 17 senators supporting the current bill and another two who lean toward supporting it; 17 who oppose it; 22 who have concerns; and 32 senators who are still reviewing it. Nine senators' positions couldn't be determined, and Sen. Tim Johnson, South Dakota Democrat, has been absent all year because of a medical situation.
Those involved in the negotiations are urging fellow senators to take a close look at the bill, arguing that it strikes the right balance between enforcement, realism and humanitarian concerns. They also said they think it will pass.
Sen. Arlen Specter, one of the Republicans who helped craft the deal, said it's the best they could do.
"It will treat the 12 million undocumented immigrants in a constructive way. It is not amnesty. They'll have to pay a fine. They'll have to earn their way to citizenship," he said on CBS' "Face the Nation." "It's better than what we have now."
Those on the left want to preserve current family immigration preferences and scale back the guest-worker program, which would allow 400,000 new temporary workers a year. Under the current bill, they could work for two years, then have to return home for a year, and could renew for three work periods.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid this weekend said he will insist that the bill's guest-worker provision be slashed from 400,000 per year down to 100,000 per year.
"I don't want a program that is a funnel for cheap labor," Mr. Reid, Nevada Democrat, said, according to the Reno (Nev.) Gazette-Journal. Mr. Reid said the 400,000 number "will not remain in the bill."

Full Story: http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...1929-4099r.htm

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Posted by: KozmoKramer

Quote:

Fewer than 20 senators are publicly committed to supporting the immigration deal that hits the Senate floor today while nearly 40 are already opposed or have serious concerns, underscoring how difficult it will be for President Bush and his allies to craft a coalition that can pass the bill.

At least we can take a momentary sigh of relief...
People - get on the phone! I wrote my 2 senators (paper and ink, it means a little more) and sent it certified, write yours too...

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Posted by: dcs2244

John McCain, the "Manchurian Candidate", has been fellating Aquaman for several years now. If the RINO's are stoopid enough to run that turd in 2008, I'll be staying home and let the commies take the remains of the republic.

The time for discourse is quickly coming to an end. Those who wish to be our "rulers" rather then our "representatives" have infected both sides of the isle: and ordinary democrats know it and are against it, too.

Kyl, McVain and Kennedy: stand by for the bipartisan backlash!
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